Formnext got off to a successful start today in Frankfurt, where, until 22 November 2024, more than 860 exhibitors from among the international elite of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and modern industrial production will be showcasing their latest products and innovations over a gross exhibition space of over 54,000 m². On its first day, the event attracted a large number of visitors, premiered a series of products and solutions along the process chain, and inspired visitors with a highlight-filled supporting program for various application sectors.
Formnext is continuing its success story, once again demonstrating that, even in economically challenging times, the world of Additive Manufacturing offers interesting growth opportunities for users. AM has found its way into numerous industries and been integral in a raft of innovations. At Formnext 2024, the exhibitors are again showcasing an unparalleled range of applications and solutions for different industries. Sascha F. Wenzler, Vice President Formnext, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH: “Formnext offers every industrial company the chance to benefit from these opportunities, from getting started with Additive Manufacturing to optimizing the entire process chain.”
At Formnext 2024, the international elite of the AM industry will be premiering numerous new products and solutions, giving visitors the chance to experience at first hand the latest innovations along the entire process chain, from design, production and materials through to post-processing and quality assurance.
Unique and varied supporting program of events
The supporting program at Formnext 2024 includes both established events and some exciting new additions. The new Formnext Awards, for example, have been launched to recognize the ideas of extraordinary talents. The awards will be presented across six different categories, including innovative start-ups, sustainable business ideas, pioneering technologies, and people who have made a valuable contribution to the AM industry. For the first time, the public can also have their say. Votes can be cast online for the finalists, who will also be appearing at Formnext, until 12:00 noon on Thursday 21 November 2024. All finalists and their submissions can also be seen on the website. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony, which will take place at 16:20 on Thursday 21 November 2024.
Another highlight of the supporting program is the Service Provider Marketplace. At the marketplace, visitors can meet AM service providers in person and discover how companies without their own AM facilities can take advantage of the technology. The accompanying showcase will present innovations from the medical technology, dentistry, and packaging industries, among others.
This year’s partner country is Australia with its strong AM community, internationally successful system providers, service providers and AM specialists all out in force.
Other highlights at this year’s event include:
• Discover3DPrinting seminar for AM beginners: daily on the Application Stage
• Discover3DPrinting deep dives: daily on the Technology Stage
• Formnext Awards showcase: Hall 11.0-F61
• BE-AM showcase: Hall 11.0-F49
• BE-AM Symposium: 20 Nov. 2024, in the Portalhaus, room Transparenz
• Service Provider Marketplace: Hall 12.1-E61
• Pavilion of Global Victorian (partner country Australia): Hall 12.0-C02
• Start-up Area & Young Innovators: Hall 11.0-D62 A-F / Hall 12.1-B39
• VDMA Additive4Industry Showcase: Hall 12.0-B01
• Career Day: 21.11.2024, Hall 12.0-E22
Formnext digital
This year, Formnext will once again have a supplementary online offering. If you are unable to come to Frankfurt in person, you can watch parts of the stage program on the LinkedIn and YouTube live stream as well as on the website after the event.
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